So, a few things have happened since my musings and post of yesterday.
First, as I've posted, I'm doing the 40 days of Purpose Driven Life. Today's reading was about love, trust, obey, and worship God even when we have no visible evidence of his work in our life. I'm reminded of my impatience, and trying to take matters out of God's hands into my own. If I love, trust, obey and worship God even in this time on uncertainty, I'd be living in the present enjoying my journey, wouldn't I?
Second, my church started a new sermon series last week for 6 weeks, and the pastor will preach on tough questions Christians ask. Today was "suffering". Why does God allow suffering? Sort answer is, he doesn't allow it, but through it we can become closer to God. He used Job's story. A few things I jotted down during the message:
1. God allows suffering only to the extent you reject Satan. 2. Suffering brings us closer to God. 3. Can you embrace living without an immediate answer?
I've got to put a bit more thought into #1, but certainly #2 applies to me. I've developed a close relationship with God since H moved out. #3 reminds me to be patient to let God do his work, because it will fit in his overall plan, and to live in the present and enjoy my journey, not worry about the end.
Third, my 28th wedding anniversary has been on my mind as it is coming up May 4.
I get a text from a friend this morning (it is one of our couples friends - I enjoy both of them, and have seen my girlfriend several times over the past months), inviting me to spend May 4 - 5th at their beach condo with them. How timely, and what a blessing to have that distraction. I'm reminded once again to live in the present and not dwell on the past with regret.
So my friends, I'm embracing today, and we'll just see what the rest of it brings.
